Murray Bridge   18 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

Thomas Farms Maiden Plate 1600m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: Out 7m 1200m Chute. Out 10m Remainder. (Pent: 5.5).  

Little early speed on offer so So Grand should be prominent. DARKNCONFIDENTIAL (5) progressed nicely here last start when rattling home to fill the minors. Peaking third-up and has Pannell sticking. Immediate danger. LOVE YOU BELLE (6) finds the maiden win elusive but has been thereabouts in her last two. In the mix on best form. SO GRAND (8) hasn't fired a shot in her first two runs back but strips fitter and looks better suited over the mile. The booking of Crowther is a good push for her chances. JACKSON RUN (2) comes in fresh after chasing gamely into fourth last start at Wodonga. Has kept the legs ticking over with a trial in between and is worth keeping onside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Darknconfidential to win.
1 8x980 I LOVE THIS SONG
JOHN MACMILLAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms T J Hartwell
Returns from a 54-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 11 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 1550m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Inaugural with 57.5kg at $61. The start before that 8th of 12 at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Dubai Legend with 57.5kg at $41. Tested on recent form.
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J POTTER
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD DIAMOND BAND, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVE, GOLD DIAMOND STRIPE, CAP
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JUDY STREETS
5YO  GR/B  GELDING 58.0KG
R G Blackwell, J D Frew, C D Taylor, Ms E J Wain & Mrs K Nash
Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on August 4 over 2050m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Grey Lad with 59.5kg at $26. The start before that second last of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 18 over 1600m, 9 len behind Ready Tiger carrying 59.5kg at $26. Worth following up.
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SAIRYN FAWKE
BLACK AND ROYAL BLUE DIAGONAL HALVES, WHITE FERN AND SOUTHERN CROSS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, BLACK SLEEVES
3 LORD AVINGTON
BYRON COZAMANIS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J N Pearson, Mrs W Pearson, T Olsen, J Boylan, B J Cozamanis, Mrs M Cozamanis & D Dinnison.
First starter. Four-year-old gelding by Ambidexter out of Desert Lassy. Trialled a while ago and finished fifth on January 10 at Port Lincoln over 1000m. Doubt he will make an impression here so prefer others.
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DYLAN CABOCHE
Royal Blue, Gold Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves And Cap
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S & J JAENSCH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs E S Jacobs
Second-up. First start ran last of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 900m, 15 len behind The Sting with 56.5kg at $101. Returned from break eased back early on 8th of 13 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fast Bubbles with 58kg at $101. Outclassed.
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MS S METCALFE
Red, Black Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
5 30x73 DARKNCONFIDENTIAL
STUART GOWER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S P Gower, A P Newman, G R Burns, Mrs L E Gower, B J Stewart, Mrs J E Stewart, R S Holton, C H Holton, P J Treloar, C J Formby, A Gelberg, C P Gordon, R L Mullarvey, P J Mullarvy, T W Newman, & Irongate (Mgr: Mrs K R Daniell)
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 13 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Goldrush Guru with 56kg at $17. Last start 3rd of 13 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 4 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Fast Bubbles with 56kg at $8.50. Great chance to get off the mark.
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TODD PANNELL
Light Blue, Pink Hoops And Cap
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DARRYL DODSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
D I Dodson, N E Bull & G F Hendy
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 13 over 1550m, 3 len behind Thinkingnintynine with 56kg at $10. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 30 over 1430m, slow going 1.0 len behind Hold The Phone carrying 56kg at $8.50. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
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ROCHELLE MILNES
CERISE, YELLOW BRACES, LIME SLEEVES AND CAP
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DAN CLARKEN & OOPY MACGILLIVRAY
3YO  BLACK  FILLY 54.0KG
Mrs J A Macgillivray, D J Clarken, I R Katz & Ms A Vella
Most recently 6th of 9 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Peta's Heart carrying 51kg at $2.30. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 28 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Silent Emmy with 51kg at $4.50. Better than that and is a leading player.
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BEN PRICE
Pink And Purple Checks, Purple Sleeves, Red Cap
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GARY & DEAN ALEXANDER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
D Alexander, P Buttery, D Calabria, D Chasle, M Crawford, J Crewdson, G French, A Harvie, S Hollworth, A Levin, S Parker, T Parker, M Scheide, K Thomas, G Prinsloo, R Fraser, R Circus, Hay Pea Eye And Mrs T Hooton
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 14 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Palm Of Jumeirah carrying 54kg at $8. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 4 over 1000m, 6 len behind Gold Spirit carrying 55.5kg at $13. Fitter now and can feature over the longer trip.
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KAYLA CROWTHER
BLACK, WHITE A